Marty Johncox
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
I'm a big fan of cheap monoculars and binoculars and have collected dozens over the years. These are the BEST binoculars in the compact low-cost category. Really, there are no high-quality/expensive super compact/folding binoculars but these Bushnells are as good as it gets. I take these out cycling so I can check out wildlife, so I must have the double-folding style. They have excellent image quality - crisp and clear. There's a tiny bit of blurring around the edge but you really have to look for it. There's also a bit of fisheye which you may notice as you move around but I think that's due to the relatively high power/small lens combination and it's acceptable given the price point. The build quality is very good and focusing is steady and accurate. The diopter works well and allows you to really dial in your individual eye setting. I've had binoculars in this price/size point and even more expensive that don't give nearly as good images. The rubber armoring is excellent. If you're looking for extremely compact binoculars with low price, these can't be beat.
fabrizio grazzani
Reviewed in Italy on August 20, 2018
Il binicolo è stato spedito puntualmente ed è arrivato un giorno in anticipo.Chi ha preparato il pacco da spedire ha protetto bene l'articolo.Il binocolo è compatto, bello al tatto, ottimo l'ingrandimento, facile da regolare.Viene fornito con tanto di pezzuolina in microfibra per pulire le lenti, laccio per metterlo al collo e custodia con passante per inserire la cintura oltre che la garanzia e le istruzioni.Consigliabile.
Ajeet Singh
Reviewed in India on February 10, 2017
Best ever binoculars,great looks, ultimate 12x zoom, comfortable and handy too....its worth buying!!!loved it
Anazom
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2016
These are very compact and great for short distances. You can also get a detailed view of the moon when lit up.Carry case is sturdy and useful.Focus is adjusted 'one eye at a time'.Bushnell quality materials & construction. Recommended!
Titi
Reviewed in France on June 7, 2015
Jumelles parfaites pour leur prix. Je les ai toujours avec moi. Ne prennent pas de place dans le sac et sont robuste.
Virgin User
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
I've had these Bushnell Powerview 12x32 folding roof prism binoculars about 4 weeks. After working out the best way to hold & adjust them to my eyes and after getting used to them, I found them easy to adjust, easy & smooth to focus, clear and conveniently compact.The binoculars are inexpensive, quick to grab, easy to use and reasonably clear & effective. I use these for quick looks out the kitchen window at birds in nearby trees. . .short dogwoods. They work well for that purpose (I'm not looking up into 80 foot pines with these). I'm anxious to see how they perform out on broad water in a kayak for more distant viewing.I think I prefer the larger objectives in this compact folding roof prism style binocular (where the objective is 32 part of 12x32 or 16x32). I haven't tried the smaller objective Bushnell roof prism binoculars in this Powerview model but I never have been satisfied with similar smaller binoculars in other brands.An important consideration is the size of the image presented by the binoculars to the pupil...which is determined by dividing the objective lens size by the power, such as 32 divided by 12. I don't want to go and get all the proper terminology but in general, the smaller the binocular's value of that ratio is in relation to the user's pupil size at the time, the less satisfactory the viewing experience is. That's probably why I'm not happy with the smaller objective lens sizes in a binocular...the image presented to my eye probably is much smaller than my pupil -- You wind up having to hunt for the image in the eyepiece a lot.Anyways, the only thing I don't like about this folding compact style is the double hinge they all have. When using them I sense they are folded unevenly and cock-eyed which bothers me...I like to have just a single hinge. But then, these are "Compact Folding" BECAUSE of the double hinge and even if they are uneven it shouldn't affect the viewing.
pelerin031
Reviewed in France on June 19, 2012
Pour son prix, c'est un excellent produit. Effectivement, elles sont livrées sans bonnette pour les objectifs et c'est tant mieux, car on ne sait jamais ou les ranger et ça fait perdre du temps. L'étui livré avec suffit à protéger les jumelles.Attention, plus ces appareils grossisses, plus il est difficile de maintenir une vision qui ne tremble pas, limite, il faudrait un pied pour ne pas trembler et fatiguer la vue.
cwglindn
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2012
I wanted to have a set of binoculars for shooting at the range about 50 yards.This set works really good and is clear. One lens seems to have a distortion on the edges but it did not impact when looking directly at something.the 16 is a tight zoom on objects at up to about 100yards. I could see each hit on a 50 yd paper target with a .22 caliber rifle. I went to 150 yard and I could see larger caliber holes on the target, but I would use a spotting scope if going out that far.My main purpose was for .22 and air rifle competitions for my son and also to have it compact enough to carry when I go out horse back or hiking. The larger 32mm lens brings in good light and pulls objects together well.I got my set discounted by having a restocked item. It works for my needs. High power in a compact set .Oh I had one problem. The focus dial some how got stuck and the adjustment for both lens got out of sync. I started to panic, but I just dialed back to the top and pushed it a little firmly until I could see under the binocular that the lens guides were back in line. It has worked with no problem. I don't know how it got stuck, other than I had the (really skinny) neck strap string wrapped around the binocular tightly. The neck strap is a little thin and should have been a little thicker or softer. oh well
Heather L
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2010
I originally bought these binoculars as I bird watch in my back yard and I also wanted them for events such as concerts, sporting events etc.My husband and I went to a concert this year and though we were not in the nose bleed seats we weren't in the front row either, and these binoculars were fantastic, I got to see my band very close up, I could see their faces and instruments very clearly.The binococulars are light and very compact, the case that they come in has a belt loop on it so you can slide it on your belt, and that is exactly what my husband did.My husband also took them to a baseball game and he said they were great. His team won too.Now I can't say the binoculars can help your favorite team to win but they can certainly help enhance your enjoyment of watching them play.We also took them on vacation with us, they can be packed easily into your suitcase or carry on bag.We use them on the beach to watch the boats in the distance and other water activities going on.There are many occasions that these binoculars can be used. Great pair of binoculars at a very good price. They would also make a good gift for someone, young or old alike.